Tension has gripped the Doka Avong community in Kufana District of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, following a midnight attack by gunmen who abducted the wife and son of the local village head.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when heavily armed men stormed the residence of the Village Head, targeting his family. The assailants abducted 38-year-old Deborah Jonah and her 14-year-old son, Maxwell Jonah, plunging the community into fear and uncertainty.
Confirming the incident in a formal letter to the Agom of Kufana Chiefdom, the Overseer of Kufana District, Mr. Stephen Maikori, described the situation as alarming.
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“This unfortunate event has caused widespread fear and anxiety within the community,” Maikori wrote. “In light of this, I respectfully call for the urgent intervention of relevant security agencies to enhance surveillance and fortify security in and around Doka Avong and the entire Kufana District.”
He further emphasized the need for “prompt and decisive action” to prevent further loss of lives and property, and to restore public confidence.
Kajuru Local Government has remained one of the most volatile areas in Kaduna State, with recurring attacks by armed groups. The latest abduction has heightened concerns among residents, who continue to live under the threat of insecurity.
